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You should plant tomatoes when the soil temperature reaches 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The time of year you plant your tomatoes will depend where you are located, but all threat of frost must have passed and the soil temperature should warm to at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Is Majoram the Same as Oegano?
Marjoram is NOT the same as oregano. Discover the difference between the two.

Basil IS good for you. Basil has been demonstrated to possess anti-bacterial properties and protect cells from oxygen and radiation damage. Explore the facts.

Under most conditions, frost will NOT kill garlic. Its hardiness will depend on the type of garlic and the zone in which you live.

At least one study has concluded that garlic DOES repel ticks. Explore the use of garlic as a natural tick repellent.

Garlic IS a vegetable. Also known by the scientific name allium sativum, this vegetable is closely related to leeks, onions and chives.

The color of basil is typically purple or emerald green. It produces white flowers as it matures.

Basil is NOT poisonous to cats. According to the ASPCA basil is a non-toxic plant for cats, dogs, and horses.

You CAN dry garlic. The process is simple though timely. Here’s how to dry garlic and make garlic powder or garlic salt.

Did you know that the refrigerator is not the best place to store garlic? In order to prolong the shelf life of your garlic follow these tips.

How Many Garlic Cloves in a Head of Garlic?
Discover how many garlic cloves there are in a head of garlic-garden varieties as well as those sold commercially.

Garlic is ready to harvest when the tops begin to dry and the plant bends to the ground. The timing of this will depend upon when the garlic was planted, variety, and climate. Allow the bulbs to attain maximum size without allowing the cloves to begin to separate.






